Great opportunity for Nole to take a revenge on Safin after bitter loss in their single meeting 3 years ago in Melbourne on Rod Laver Stadium: 0-6 2-6 1-6.
It was Djokovic's first match on a big court and Safin's last great tournament :) I didn't know Djokovic and didn't see that match :smash:
I think Djokovic will win this match in 4 sets (possible two tie-break sets).

gusman890

06-23-2008, 08:13 PM

I hope Safin wakes up in a good mood and gives a beat down in 3.

miura

06-23-2008, 08:14 PM

I hope Safin has one of his crazy good days and beats the living shit out of the faker. :)

habibko

06-23-2008, 08:14 PM

well if Berrer could take a set I don't see why Safin can't take one or two :rolleyes:

RagingLamb

06-23-2008, 08:15 PM

Djokovic in 3 or 4 if Safin turns it up (way up).

Eden

06-23-2008, 08:18 PM

It's sad to say, but these days it would already been an achievement for Safin to win a set.

Too bad he has to play against a top player so early again. It was the same last year when he had to play against Roger in the 3rd round.

Apparently Djokovic didn't played that good in the first two sets of his match against Berrer today, but he will probably step his level up with each round.

kalisita

06-23-2008, 08:18 PM

well if Berrer could take a set I don't see why Safin can't take one or two :rolleyes:

I think Djokovic will be much more focused playing Safin, like he'll want to prove something. Though, I think Safin could get one if he played a very good set but I don't think he's able to play very well over entire match anymore.

AnnaK_4ever

06-23-2008, 08:20 PM

Is it even a question?
Marat couldn't play on grass during his best years, let alone nowadays.

The Freak

06-23-2008, 08:28 PM

I would love to see Marat win but I would stunned if he did.
Djokovic wins with something like a 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 triple bagel job.

Bascule

06-23-2008, 08:32 PM

should be an exciting match :)

:yeah:
Especially when everybody vote for Djokovic. :lol:

luzkoz

06-23-2008, 08:32 PM

It all depends on which Safin turns up.
So, if Safin plays well he could sneak away with a set :shrug:.

tennizen

06-23-2008, 08:33 PM

Djokovic in 3

GuiroNl

06-23-2008, 08:34 PM

Djokovic, but I voted Safin :)

habibko

06-23-2008, 08:35 PM

:yeah:
Especially when everybody vote for Djokovic. :lol:

it's between two AO champions :devil:

Allez

06-23-2008, 08:40 PM

I think Nole is a future goat, but on this one I'm taking a chance on Safin. Just for the hell of it ;)

ImmzB

06-23-2008, 08:41 PM

If Safin plays 2 his best!!

SAFIN IN 4/5

DavidW

06-23-2008, 09:41 PM

Nole in 3.

I would love to see Safin get fired up and unleash some good tennis, but I just don't see that happening anymore....especially in a grass court tourny.

Petrovic

06-23-2008, 09:47 PM

Joker is only warming up !
He playes better after first round !

dylan24

06-23-2008, 09:51 PM

cmon marat, send this scumbag home

Corey Feldman

06-23-2008, 09:52 PM

Pete Sampovic kills Marat here in 3 short sharp sets

Andi-M

06-23-2008, 09:53 PM

Being that Safin is the most talented player of all time he should take this in 3.

Spes

06-23-2008, 09:53 PM

I hope the scumbag/joker/faker wins.

dylan24

06-23-2008, 09:57 PM

Is it even a question?
Marat couldn't play on grass during his best years, let alone nowadays.

in 05, he gave fedex a tough match in halle.

marat has game.

he can take out this classless bum

MaryX

06-23-2008, 10:05 PM

he can take out this
classless bum
scumbag

No, he can't.
Because

I just don't see that happening anymore

:yeah:

dam0dred

06-23-2008, 10:06 PM

Same deal as at the French with Davydenko in R2 - could win but likely will get destroyed.

Minotaur

06-23-2008, 10:14 PM

Is it a real question?

Marat will get his ass cooked badly.

Okonsky

06-23-2008, 10:22 PM

cmon marat, send this scumbag home

:worship: Truly admiring:worship:

Burrow

06-23-2008, 10:23 PM

in 05, he gave fedex a tough match in halle.

marat has game.

he can take out this classless bum

That was 2005 before his knee actually went, during that tournament he was having slight niggles with it, but he was able to move back then, now he can't really move half as well.

dzoni

06-23-2008, 10:27 PM

Another chance for Nole to work on his volley game. :yeah:

groundstroke

06-23-2008, 10:34 PM

I want Safin to win but I really cannot see it happening.

FedFan_2007

06-23-2008, 10:59 PM

This is a joke. Nole def Safin 6-0, 6-0, 6-0.

Tnn74

06-23-2008, 11:01 PM

Come on Marat! kick his ass! :rocker2:

AnnaK_4ever

06-23-2008, 11:08 PM

in 05, he gave fedex a tough match in halle.

marat has game.

he can take out this classless bum

Ollie Rochus and Birdman gave Roger tough time at Halle, so what?
Just check out Marat's record on grass, even before his injury it was embarassing.

My only hope is Marat's serve will be Ok for a couple of sets so he can avoid a humilating loss.

renatoal

06-23-2008, 11:54 PM

Safin will beat Djokovic, and loose to someone in the next round

horseman

06-24-2008, 12:14 AM

Serbian or Russian player, it's the same thing ;)
I would like Safin to win this tournament, so I'll go with Safin:angel:

Okonsky

06-24-2008, 12:16 AM

Serbian or Russian player, it's the same thing ;)

??? Not in a million years. Glupost.

ChinoRios4Ever

06-24-2008, 12:20 AM

as always
heart: marat
head: nole

horseman

06-24-2008, 12:25 AM

??? Not in a million years. Glupost.

Why? I have always liked Safin. I don't have always to be with Serbian players. Safin is one of my favorites, so get over it...;)

Okonsky

06-24-2008, 12:28 AM

Why? I have always liked Safin. I don't have always to be with Serbian players. Safin is one of my favorites, so get over it...;)

That's nothing to do with Marat.

jcempire

06-24-2008, 12:34 AM

Djokovic in 3 straight

6-2 6-2 6-1

too easy, is it???

MaryX

06-24-2008, 12:57 AM

Why? I have always liked Safin. I don't have always to be with Serbian players. Safin is one of my favorites, so get over it...

Manon doesn't like potential Serbian-Russian brotherhood ;) Political orientation, nothing else.
Other than that (which I approve), I like Russian tennis players, too.But somehow, can't start loving their football...

vucina

06-24-2008, 01:24 AM

Serbian or Russian player, it's the same thing ;)
I would like Safin to win this tournament, so I'll go with Safin:angel:

Safin's not Russian.

dzoni

06-24-2008, 01:29 AM

Serbian or Russian player, it's the same thing ;)

True enough. :yeah: Also happy to see Baghdatis come out on top today.

federernadalfan

06-24-2008, 04:27 AM

I hope safin, but my gut tells me it's going to be djoko

I♥PsY@Mus!c

06-24-2008, 05:02 AM

If Safin wins I will be his biggest fan! :inlove:

Saturn66

06-24-2008, 05:25 AM

Safin

Turquoise

06-24-2008, 05:42 AM

Heart: Safin
Head: Djokovic

That quarter of the draw is now wide open with Karlovic and Nalbandian out. Fantastic opportunity to make it thru' to semi-finals for the winner of this match.

I atleats hope Safin tires the hell out of Djokovic, for the next round.

Federer=God

06-24-2008, 09:32 AM

REALLY hope Safin can pull this out, but he's a 10% chance at best, to be honest.

TheBoiledEgg

06-24-2008, 10:19 AM

hopefully Marat can win more games than he allowed Djerker in AO

Sunset of Age

06-24-2008, 10:28 AM

Safin - sorry for your horrible draw! :hug:

Still a very stoopid bit of me hoping for Safin 2003 to show up... :armed:

Becker's Volleys

06-24-2008, 10:28 AM

It'd be good if Safin turns up in fine form and makes it a competitive match, however I tip Djok to prevail in three possibly four sets.

bokehlicious

06-24-2008, 10:40 AM

Safin will be happy not to be triple bagelled :shrug:

Ivanatis

06-24-2008, 10:49 AM

maybe Marat can win one set, but I do not really believe in an upset

sanshisan

06-24-2008, 10:56 AM

Too bad a Serb has to kill off a Russian. Djokovic will win but his heart won't be in it.

avocadoe

06-24-2008, 11:15 AM

Another question. How many rackets will Safin break? I love Safin but unless he's in some sort of place I haven't seen him in a long while, ND will beat him bad.

The Pro

06-24-2008, 11:32 AM

A staggering % of people are seriously deluded.

Safin is gonna get thumped, no matter how much I'd like otherwise.

Jimnik

06-24-2008, 11:34 AM

An upset is not impossible.

But I predict Djokovic in 4.

Venle

06-24-2008, 11:37 AM

Should be interesting.

I'll say Djokovic wins in 4 sets.

madmanfool

06-24-2008, 11:53 AM

I hope he plays well, like against Baghdatis in AO. This is why he still plays tennis. But it wont be enough i'm afraid. The Serbinator to go through.

vucina

06-24-2008, 11:56 AM

Unbelievable amount of morons on MTF. Novak in 3, Safin should thank him for putting him out of his misery.

yarina

06-24-2008, 04:56 PM

Unbelievable amount of morons on MTF. Novak in 3, Safin should thank him for putting him out of his misery.

Call it wishful thinking ;)

CassL

06-24-2008, 05:01 PM

I do love Marat (he's, after all, who got me into tennis all those yrs ago), but he's not the same player he once was. Nole will beat him easy.

freeandlonely

06-24-2008, 05:11 PM

40% think Safin will win?

BigJohn

06-24-2008, 05:13 PM

40% think Safin will win?

I think it is more wishfull thinking. ;)

Xristos

06-24-2008, 05:55 PM

Heart says Marat, head says Novak.

RAFAfan25

06-24-2008, 06:55 PM

safin is an extremely gifted ball striker who has immense power from the baseline. BUT his best is far behind him now, and is now a half step slower then in his prime, his desire to win has decreased and JOKER is way too effective, brutal and accourate from the back court. JOKER IN 3 EASY SETS, MARK MY WORDS.....

Black Adam

06-24-2008, 07:01 PM

A poll that Safin isn't winning :lol: :haha: :rolls:

DartMarcus

06-24-2008, 07:09 PM

Safin`s career is going nowhere and of course he`s going to lose.:sad: When I think he will win, he always losses. So maybe if I think he will lose, he will win???:rolleyes:

FNT

06-24-2008, 08:34 PM

Djokovic in 3. Voted Safin just for the hell of it. I always vote Safin!
If Marat shows up, he might claw out a set.

tennisfan444

06-24-2008, 08:41 PM

love to see it go five sets but I don't Safin is up to it. Fans are the winners here with hot and hot on court